CODING the BIG FOUR IN 2024:
Diabetes, HTN, CKD, and Obesity
3 hour program

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

The prevalence of these four diseases in our part of the country, and their interactions merit special attention for documentation and coding to demonstrate a realistic picture of the health of so many of our patients. These four diseases have far-reaching effects not only in the care of our patients, but in the quality performance and cost valuations in commercial and government payer contracts.

This session will discuss:

• Proper use of combination codes for reporting these interactive issues, which drive cost expectations by the payers
• Proper reporting of CPTII codes that can show treatment outcomes for quality
• Proper reporting of ICD + CPTII for obesity diagnoses and the effects of chronic disease on BMI level when choosing an obesity vs morbid obesity diagnosis and reporting a diagnosis without a BMI
• Specific questions regarding the number of combo codes you can report, reporting combo codes when all of these are present, how to report CPTII codes

Date:            July 12, 2024                                                                      

Time:           9:00 to 12:00                        

Location:     Online only. Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior to event.

3 hour CEU will be available for certified coding or mgt

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Chart Auditing in 2024

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This interactive session is designed for coders and will focus on techniques for auditing clinical documentation to justify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 CM codes with attention to those that trigger HCC for risk. We will also review proper documentation for E/M.

Objectives include:

• Assisting with the implementation of your own internal audit program
• Providing exercises for hands on auditing experience
• Guiding you with effective feedback to your physician and staff

Be sure to bring your current CPT-4 and ICD-10 CM manuals with you as well as a highlighter and sticky notes.  Feel free to also bring your questions or problems.

Date:               Friday, July 12, 2024

Time:               1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff. ****

*****3 CEU hours available *****

BANKRUPTCY BASICS   August 15, 2024  Laura Watkins FACMPE, CPC

SVMIC Senior Medical Practice Consultant   

When a patient files bankruptcy, the medical practice must take the proper steps to correctly manage the patient’s account. This presentation focuses on the basics of bankruptcy and reviews the processes and requirements of the medical practice.

Date:              August 15

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PATIENTS   September 12, 2024  Rana McSpadden FACMPE, CPC SVMIC Medical Practice Consultant

This program outlines the classic types of difficult patients, the warning signs for each and the reasons behind the behavior. Tips for managing each patient type will be offered. Included are suggestions for managing threatening patients, complaints and developing a patient centered practice.

Date:              September 12

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SUPERVISING AND BILLING FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE PRACTITIONERS: AVOIDING A BILLING NIGHTMARE  October 10, 2024  Jackie Boswell MBA, FACMPE  SVMIC Assistant VP

This presentation discusses state level supervision requirements and Medicare “incident to” billing, as well as billing and credentialing with commercial payers.

Date:              October 10

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.